Tree Rose Of Sharon
by Kay Novy
Title
Tree Rose Of Sharon
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A lovely large bloom from a Tree Rose Of Sharon bush.
Hibiscus syriacus, a deciduous flowering shrub native to east Asia, the plant generally referred to in American English as "Rose of Sharon" and the national flower of South Korea. The specific epithet indicates that the plant was originally (and erroneously) thought to originate from Syria. The flower's name in Korean is Mugunghwa (Korean Hangul: , Hanja: aning 'immortal flower'. Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) has been loved by Koreans for thousands of years, as far back as the Gojoseon era. One of Korea's ancient Three Kingdoms, the Silla kingdom, featured 'Hwarang', or 'flower youth knights', who were famed for their intelligence, courage, and beauty. This last virtue was indicated by 'Hwa', taken from mugunghwa. Cheonji-Hwarang, the forerunners of the Hwarang, wore a cap stuck with a sprig of Mugunghwa. At that time, Mugunghwa was held as highly sacred by ancient Koreans, who called it Cheon-Ji-Hwa, meaning 'flower indicating the sky'. In more recent times it has been used as the name of a novel, film, and a railroad line.
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June 24th, 2012
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Kay Novy
Maria, Thanks so much for making my "Tree Rose Of Sharon" a SPECIAL FEATURE in 1000 Views group promo.!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #4 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3172747
Pennie McCracken
Stunning capture Kay, recommended for the Special Feature in 1,000 Views Group. l.f
Robyn King
Breathtaking work Kay!!
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so very much, Robyn. I especially appreciate the honor of nomination for SPECIAL FEATURE in 1000 Images group!!! Kay
Vickie Emms
This is stunning work Kay! Promoting this beautiful image from the Favorite Color Discussion in Floral Throw Pillows - Pinned to Pinterest
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